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Halfling
Halfling PHB
This illustration of two halflings by David Griffith introduced the race in the Player's Handbook and Heroes of the Fallen Lands.
Abilities Dexterity, and either
Constitution or Charisma
Skills +2 Acrobatics
+2 Thievery
Size Small
Speed Average
Vision normal
Languages Common + 1
Traits Bold
Nimble Reaction
Second Chance
Avg. height 3'10"–4'2"
117–127 cm
Avg. weight 75–85 lbs.
34–39 kg

Halfling is a player character race in Dungeons & Dragons 4th edition as one of the core races in the Player's Handbook.[PH:44][HotFL:266]

Racial Traits[]

Halflings receive the following racial traits.

Bold
Halflings gain a moderate racial bonus to saving throws to end effects caused by fear keyword powers.
Nimble Reaction
Halflings gain a minor racial bonus to AC against opportunity attacks.
Second Chance
Halflings gain second chance as an encounter power.

Halfling Feats[]

The following feats have the halfling race as a prerequisite. Other prerequisites are noted.

Halfling Paragon Paths[]

Favored Classes[]

Development[]

The halfling ability bonus was originally to both Dexterity and Charisma.[PH:44] The Essentials update and subsequent books changed the bonus to Dexterity, and either Constitution or Charisma.[U :E]

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